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What We Rode Through: July Grit at Shenandoah Valley July 5th, Shenandoah Valley Riding Club.

What We Rode Through: July Grit at Shenandoah Valley July 5th, Shenandoah Valley Riding Club.

The kind of day where heat clings to everything. Your skin sticks to your shirt. Your camera fogs up between frames. The air itself feels heavy, and every step kicks up dust that never really settles.

This show tested every rider, every horse, and every ounce of my own focus behind the lens. Not because of the competition—but because the conditions were relentless.

And still, I kept shooting.

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Crop Sensor Cameras and the Myth of “Not Good Enough”

Crop Sensor Cameras and the Myth of “Not Good Enough”

Spend enough time in photography circles and you’ll start to hear it:
“Crop sensor can’t handle low light.”
“You need full frame for indoor action.”
“You’ll outgrow that camera fast.”

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On Labor, Legacy, and the Work That Lasts

On Labor, Legacy, and the Work That Lasts

Labor Day often gets summed up as a long weekend or a change of season—a goodbye to summer and a hello to fall routines. But beneath the barbeques and sales, there’s a deeper truth: Labor Day is about honoring work—the real, soul-filled kind that builds communities, tells stories, and sustains lives.

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The Sponsorship

The Sponsorship

Sponsorships aren’t something I throw around lightly. Let’s be honest—running a small photography business, especially one rooted in fine art and storytelling, isn’t exactly a get-rich-quick operation. Every dollar I spend is intentional. Every investment has to mean something. And this? This means a lot.

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When Client Work Isn’t the Whole Story — Honest Thoughts on Balancing Art and Business

When Client Work Isn’t the Whole Story — Honest Thoughts on Balancing Art and Business

For the past 14 years, I’ve built a photography business centered around client work. Sessions booked, galleries delivered, moments captured for others. It’s been my bread and butter—paying the bills, building relationships, and carving out a space for myself as a trusted photographer in my community.

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The Crest Line Has Arrived: Wear the Legacy

The Crest Line Has Arrived: Wear the Legacy

Earlier this month, I introduced the official crest for Exposure One Studios—a symbol rooted in legacy, storytelling, and equestrian culture. Today, I’m excited to take that vision a step further with the official launch of The Crest Line—a curated apparel collection designed to carry that legacy into everyday life.

This line isn’t just about wearing a logo.
It’s about representing a mindset—where excellence, identity, and art intersect.

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